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April 21, 2011 Volume 5, Issue 8 |
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700 MHz Public Safety Spectrum Eligibility
On April 11th, EWA filed Comments in PS Docket No. 06-229, both in response to the FCC's 4th FNPRM and in response to a request for Declaratory Ruling filed by the City of Charlotte, on the subject of which public safety entities are eligible to use 700 MHz public safety broadband spectrum. MORE
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DoD and DoT Weigh In on GPS Risks
Two major Federal agencies weighed in on the processes the FCC has instituted that may eventually result in LightSquared providing a terrestrial broadband service on mobile satellite spectrum. MORE
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Use of Signal Boosters Receive FCC Support
The FCC has adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) which would allow businesses and commercial entities to operate signal boosters provided the devices comply with RF exposure rules, and are deployed in a manner so as to prevent interference. MORE
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800 MHz Rebanding Border News
In a Public Notice issued by the FCC on April 8, 2011, all Canadian Border 800 MHz licensees, except those whose FRAs are being held by the TA pending resolution of frequency conflicts with Canadian stations, must file their waiver requests by May 31, 2011. MORE
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Intrinsically Safe Standard Being Reviewed
On April 7, the Telecommunications Industry Association's "Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Intrinsic Safety (IS) Consideration Committee," convened and prepared an initial draft standard called "TR-8.21_11_0004, TIA 4950, Intrinsic Safety Requirements for Battery-Powered, Portable Land Mobile Radio Applications." EWA and other industry organizations will have the opportunity to review the proposal and submit comments by May 13, 2011. MORE
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PSHSB Reorganized
The Emergency Response Interoperability Center (ERIC), established when the FCC National Broadband Plan was delivered to Congress in 2010, is now a division-level office reporting directly to the Deputy Bureau Chief of the PSHSB. MORE
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NATIONAL BROADBAND CORNER |
Broadband Network Reliability
In a Notice of Inquiry released April 7, the FCC seeks a review of the reliability, resiliency and continuity of communications networks, including broadband, during emergencies, and what standards need to be established for broadband network reliability to ensure adequate levels of service to meet public safety and critical infrastructure needs. MORE
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Issues With Your Broadband Provider?
The FCC has issued a Public Notice asking citizens and businesses what they want from their broadband provider. Comments are due May 26, 2011, and Reply Comments on June 16, 2011. FCC News
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In a recent Report and Order, the FCC has facilitated processes designed to make unused mobile satellite spectrum (MSS) perhaps available for new investments in broadband networks. MORE
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Lights Out Results in Forfeiture
In a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, Andrews Tower Rental, Inc., Oplin, Texas was fined $10,000 for not having red obstruction lighting operational on their tower after sunset as required. MORE
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And My Counting Cards Was Inadvertent
After an April 10, 2010, inspection, the Commission noted in correspondence to Harrah's Atlantic City (Harrah's), that they were operating on an unlicensed frequency for which the license had expired in December 2000. MORE
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In a Forfeiture Order, the FCC imposed a monetary fine in the amount of $1,607,500 against Mexico Marketing, LLC for willful and repeated violations of Section 227 of the Communications Act of 1934, by delivering 290 unsolicited advertisements ("junk faxes") to the fax machines of 89 consumers. MORE
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Enterprise Wireless 2011 Leadership Summit
EWA and the USMSS have announced their joint fall Leadership Summit dates: October 5-7, 2011, in Nashville, Tennessee. Click here for more information.
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EWA staff will be attending several member exhibitions and open houses in the weeks ahead, specifically: - WMSP Meeting 2011: May 4-6 in The Woodlands, TX
If your business has an upcoming customer open house, contact EWA about the possibility of joining your group to discuss narrowbanding, technology solutions, spectrum opportunities, and other industry topics.
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Deems Farm Equip of Butler, Inc.
Butler, MO
http://www.deemsfarm.com
Four States Communications, Inc.
Farmington, NM
http://www.fourstatescomm.com
PDC Communications - Premier Member
Florence, SC
http://pdccommunications.net
Pollock Redi Mix LLC
Ewing, NE
http://www.pollockredimix.com
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WHAT YOU'RE SAYING ABOUT EWA
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"Andre, tell your boss you bring me solutions, not problems."
Jim Hopper
Megahertz Technology, Inc.
"Cheryl, Bob was right, you are our hero! Thanks again for all your help!"
Mark Schoefler
Arizona Radio Communications
"Hi Cecilia, thank you for being there for me!!!"
Dave Ross
Eden Radio, Inc.
"Thanks so much for your help with this, Becky. The STA process can be a bit daunting for those of us who don't deal with it every day. It's reassuring to know that EWA has the expertise on staff to get them done quickly and accurately."
Tim Totten
UPS Global Systems
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Send Us Your Comments
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